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Leadership Thought #257 – Not Everything Is Meant To Be Easy
I often think many of us are under the misconception that life is supposed to be easier than it is. The "grass…
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Leadership Thought #249 – Isolate Yourself At Your Own Risk
The simple fact is that life involves dealing with people, especially if you aspire to a leadership position. If you are an…
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Leadership Thought #248 – Don’t Talk Yourself Out of Success
More often than not, the biggest barrier to our success is ourself. I've noticed that people can talk themselves out of just…
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Leadership Thought #247 – Be Careful About What Motivates You
Your life will contain moments that test your values and present you with difficult personal decisions. How you make these decisions can end…
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Leadership Thought #243 – Every Strength Has A Shadow, Every Weakness Has A Shield
Real growth requires that we understand that our behaviors have shadows and shields, but they should not loom too large or become…
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Leadership Thought #239 – Everyone Has Value (And Should Be Treated That Way)
Not everyone is destined to reach the summit or lead a luxurious lifestyle. In fact, it is impossible to make such achievements…
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Leadership Thought #237 – How You Approach Halloween May Be Indicative Of How You Approach Life
In life, you can decide whether to be an active participant or not. You can appreciate being part of the community and…
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Leadership Thought #236 – Drop The Mask And Be Real
Too often in life, we respond to situations the way we think we should, rather than expressing our true feelings. We build…
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Leadership Thought #233 – Life Does Require Perspective
Despite our relative wealth, comfort, and convenience compared to any other time in history, we still want more. We also get easily…
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Leadership Thought #232 – Talent Without Effort Leads To Unrealized Potential
Talent will only ever get you so far in life. You must regularly exercise that talent and push yourself to do better.…
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Leadership Thought #231 – 7 Tips To Prevent and Minimize The Impact Of Adversity
No one is ever completely protected from the bad things that can happen in life. Each of us will have to deal…
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Leadership Thought #230 – Aspire To Reach Higher
Every life is special. Every individual is capable of remarkable things. We all have shortcomings, but we also have talents, passions, and…
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Leadership Thought #225 – Enjoy The Success of Others
It's disheartening to see how petty, judgmental, jealous and critical we can be of other people. This is especially true when someone…
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Leadership Thought #224 – Anything Is Possible
Anything is possible but not everything is probable. We all just need to figure out how much risk we are willing to…
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Leadership Thought #223 – What Goes Up Must Come Down
The Laws of Gravity apply in all aspects of life: what goes up must come down. No one lives at the peak…
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Leadership Thought #219 – Things Aren’t Always “Black and White”
The problem is that life is complex not simple. There are many reasons why things do or do not happen. At some…
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Leadership Thought #216 – 12 Keys To A Successful Life
Few of us achieve sustained and lasting success. Instead, we bounce up and down (sometimes sideways) in search of the elusive goals…
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Leadership Thought #215 – Leadership and Life Is About Reinvention
Leadership and life are about reinvention. Who you are today will not be who you become tomorrow. There are too many variables…
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Leadership Thought #213 – Tap Into Your Moments of Inspiration
Inspiration can come from anywhere at any time. Sometimes inspiration is triggered by small, innocuous events, while other times it results from…
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Leadership Thought #210 – What Are Your Outlets in Life?
In the hustle and bustle of everyday living, it's important to have things you do just for yourself. We all need outlets…
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Leadership Thought #206 – Be A Non-Conformist When It Comes To Leading A Meaningful Life
When it comes to your life, I highly encourage you to be a non-conformist. Carve out your own path! You should worry…
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Leadership Thought #205 – The Importance of New Beginnings
I've always been drawn to the idea of new beginnings. My mom used to say that every person has four seasons in…
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Leadership Thought #203 – The Grass Isn’t Always Greener…
There are few worse emotions in life than remorse and regret. Chasing rainbows is a fool’s errand, but successfully navigating the emotional…
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Leadership Thought #196 – Courage Always Beats The Alternative
Most people spend too much time succumbing to their fears. They consistently talk themselves out of things because of a fixation with…
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Daily Leadership Thought #194 – Children Are a Source of Growth and Inspiration
I've always believed that children are a gift from God or whatever higher power you choose to believe in. They are here…
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Daily Leadership Thought #192 – You Should Enjoy Your Work
Far too many people do not like their work. I have heard estimates as high as 90%. Anecdotally, I've certainly had more…
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Daily Leadership Thought #189 – Family Connections Matter
Everyone’s life follows a similar trajectory, and it’s comforting to know that you can share these experiences (good or bad) with others…
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Daily Leadership Thought #188 – Count Your Blessings
Some people handle whatever life throws at them, while others are beaten down by even the smallest challenge. Why is this? Every…
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Daily Leadership Thought #181 – What Are Your Priorities?
Time is finite. Once it’s gone, it is gone. So, how you spend your time and energy is critical to your level…
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Daily Leadership Thought #177 – Be There For Other People
The secret to happiness has always been through giving, not getting. There are few things more important than being there for other…